Top 10: Fringe Star Wars Characters

One of the greatest things about Star Wars was that not only were Luke, Yoda, Han Solo, and Darth Vader (oh, and Princess Leia in that sexy bikini number) memorable, but so were the quirky fringe characters. Those interesting aliens from the outer realms of space may not have had much airtime, but they made for some memorable moments onscreen. So without further ado, here are the top 10 Star Warsfringe characters.

Number 10

Greedo Though Greedo's role was short-lived in Episode IV: A New Hope, he definitely served a purpose. A bounty hunter with a contract out on Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Greedo found the tough guy in the Mos Eisley Cantina. As the hunter fired an errant shot, Han shot a round of his blaster pistol through the cantina table, killing him.

Once again, this character is remembered for his strange look — a testament to the Star Warscostume and makeup teams. A reptilian-looking creature with large, fly-like eyes, the bright green Greedo was built like a man but had small, round horns covering his head. His large ears and snout made him more comical than anything else, making us wonder how successful a bounty hunter he could have been before he met his untimely demise at the hands of Mr. Solo.

Number 9

Wicket W. Warrick One of the cute and furry Ewoks of the planet Endor, Wicket W. Warrick was a scout for his brethren and discovered an unconscious Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Warrick lead Leia to his village, where the funny-talking Ewoks pledged their allegiance to the Alliance and helped take down the Empire's invading forces on their forested home turf.

The adorable Warrick stole the hearts of fans with his gentle treatment of Leia after the enemy attacked her. His assistance in the ensuing counterattack showed he was a lover anda fighter.

Number 8

Captain Lorth Needa One of the coolest death scenes in all the Star Wars movies was played out by Captain Lorth Needa, a member of the evil Empire and servant to Darth Vader. When Needa's Avenger Star Destroyer allowed Han Solo's Millennium Falcon to escape after the snowy Battle of Hoth in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back , Needa paid dearly for the error.

When Darth Vader summoned him to a video screen to report the status of the pursuit, Needa decided to go to Vader's ship to confess and apologize to his master personally. Vader then used his Dark Side powers to choke Needa to death, without ever having to lay a figure on the unfortunate soul.